The purpose of the Symposium is to provide participating Interactors, faculty advisors, Rotary liaisons and other junior Rotary club members, with valuable information that will enable them to build and maintain successful Interact and other junior Rotary clubs.

To achieve its purpose, the Symposium is organized around three primary components: Speakers, Workshops, and Fellowship.

Keynote speakers from Rotary International and/or the participating Rotary districts will address the Symposium participants on topics of interest to high school students. The topics will reflect the international nature of the programs of Rotary.

Symposium participants will attend sessions and workshops that address the following key points: Membership Development and Retention; Meeting Skills and the Board of Directors; Team Building, Leadership and Communication; Project Development in Community & International Service; and Fundraising. The sessions and workshops are primarily designed to assist officers and directors of Interact Clubs to be more effective. They are intended to be both inspirational and practical. Each workshop and/or session may, if appropriate to its topic, present Rotary projects as examples of service. Each workshop will present techniques, ideas, and specific examples of successful Interact Club activities that participants can put into action in their own Interact Clubs.

Membership in an Interact Club should be an enjoyable experience. Interact Symposium participants will take part in various fellowship activities. In addition to simply being fun, these activities will develop leadership skills, foster co-operation, and encourage the establishment of lasting friendships.